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McGregor Defends Steroid Use, Cites Leg Recovery After Two Years

7/9/2026

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UFC star Conor McGregor defended his use of banned performance-enhancing drugs after a revelation last month.
He and his surgeon claimed the drugs were medically necessary to heal a broken leg.
Sources said he kept taking anabolic steroids and human growth hormone after leg healed because he liked feeling.
He used the substances for over two years while out of the sport’s drug-testing program.
Testing resumed for McGregor in October 2023.

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UFC star Conor McGregor defended his use of banned performance-enhancing drugs after a revelation last month.
He and his surgeon claimed the drugs were medically necessary to heal a broken leg.
Sources said he kept taking anabolic steroids and human growth hormone after leg healed because he liked feeling.
He used the substances for over two years while out of the sport’s drug-testing program.
Testing resumed for McGregor in October 2023.